Former Vice President Mike Pence announced that he will not endorse former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election. Pence cited policy differences and the events of January 6, when Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, as reasons for his decision. This statement comes despite Trump securing enough delegates to become the Republican presidential nominee and facing multiple legal challenges.

Pence expressed his intention to influence the conservative agenda with a $20 million effort but refrained from specifying how he would vote in the upcoming election. He criticized Trump for diverging from conservative principles on issues such as spending, abortion, and the ownership of TikTok by ByteDance. Pence’s decision underscores a rift within the Republican Party, pointing to a potentially contentious campaign period.

In related news, the trial for Trump’s hush money case has been postponed until at least April due to a delay granted by Justice Juan Merchan. The case, which involves 34 felony counts related to payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, marks a complex moment in Trump’s legal battles. Trump denies the allegations, attributing them to political motivations. The delay was granted after a new batch of documents was released, necessitating additional time for both Trump’s legal team and the Manhattan district attorney. This case is one of several legal challenges Trump faces, including a state election interference case in Georgia, which continues despite alleged conflicts of interest.